Financial Services / Creditors’ Rights Attorney

Leoforce; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a mid-level Financial Services and Creditors' Rights Attorney in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on creditor representation, financial institutions, and recovery strategies across state and federal proceedings.

Qualified candidates hold a J.D., bar admission, 2–5 years of creditors' rights or bankruptcy experience, and strong drafting, negotiation, and research skills to support clients and develop case strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (additional admissions a plus).
• 2–5 years of experience in creditors' rights, bankruptcy, or financial services litigation.
• Strong litigation, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent creditors, lenders, and financial institutions in state and federal proceedings, including foreclosure, collections, and bankruptcy.
• Advise clients on loan restructuring, workouts, and recovery strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda related to debt enforcement and financial disputes.
• Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements, loan modifications, forbearance agreements, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex commercial and financial issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Drafting

Negotiation

Research skills

Legal writing

Communication skills

Case management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Financial Services / Creditors' Rights Attorney

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

Our client, a well-regarded mid-sized law firm, is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Financial Services and Creditors' Rights practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of matters involving creditor representation, financial institutions, and commercial recovery strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent creditors, lenders, and financial institutions in state and federal proceedings, including matters involving foreclosure, collections, and bankruptcy
• Advise clients on loan restructuring, workouts, and recovery strategies
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda related to debt enforcement and financial disputes
• Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements, loan modifications, forbearance agreements, and related transactional documents
• Conduct legal research and analysis on complex commercial and financial issues
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop case strategies and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar (additional admissions a plus)
• 2-5 years of experience in creditors' rights, bankruptcy, or financial services litigation
• Strong litigation, drafting, and negotiation skills
• Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with a strong regional presence and a decades-long track record of success. Since its founding, the firm has grown steadily while maintaining deep ties to the communities it serves, earning a reputation for delivering practical, results-driven legal solutions and fostering long-term client relationships.

The firm's attorneys bring a high level of experience across a diverse range of practice areas, including real estate, land use and zoning, commercial lending, litigation, financial services, business transactions, and tax and wealth planning. Known for its collaborative culture, the firm encourages teamwork across practice groups, allowing attorneys to draw on a broad base of knowledge and provide clients with comprehensive, strategic counsel.

Attorneys at the firm are viewed not only as legal advisors, but as trusted partners to their clients. The firm places a strong emphasis on understanding each client's unique objectives and delivering tailored guidance designed to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.

Culturally, the firm is grounded in professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. It offers a supportive and collegial environment where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, opportunities for growth, and the resources needed to succeed.

In addition to its legal work, the firm is actively engaged in the community and supports a variety of charitable and civic initiatives, reflecting a broader commitment to making a positive impact beyond the practice of law.

Why join us?

• Collegial and collaborative work environment
• Flexible work environment and convivial firm culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

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